ADRA extends industrial licence validity — Abu Dhabi investors and industrial firms

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced initiatives as part of its ongoing efforts to support investors, drive strong growth in the industrial sector, and enhance its competitiveness regionally and globally.

The initiatives include extending the validity of new industrial licences, Rowad, from two to three years before the start of construction phase, as well as extending licences under construction from three to four years until production. These measures provide greater flexibility for investors during the establishment and construction stages.

Extending Rowad, the initial licence to establish an industrial establishment, from two to three years before the construction phase will empower entrepreneurs to complete the requirements for establishing their industrial projects on well-planned and sustainable foundations, by granting them additional time for planning and execution. This step aims to provide investors with adequate time for financial planning and securing funding, reduce pressure during the establishment phase, and improve project quality by allowing sufficient time for studies and preparation. This increases the sustainability of industrial projects, supports local supply chains by facilitating the entry of new factories into the market, and enhances Abu Dhabi’s attractiveness for new industrial investments.